Guest Speaker Allison B. Havey
Algorithms and Adolescents: Who's Really in Control?
Allison B. Havey explores how algorithms and social media platforms influence young people’s attitudes, behaviours and wellbeing.
This interactive session draws on current research, discussion and practical examples to help educators build critical thinking, challenge harmful online influences and promote positive digital citizenship.
Duration
2 Hours
Format
Live online training
Price
£80 + VAT
Designed for
Thrive Practitioners
Algorithms and Adolescents CPD
Overview
Social media has transformed how young people access information, form opinions and connect with others. Increasingly, algorithms influence the content they see, shaping online experiences in ways that educators, families and schools are still working to understand.
In this interactive workshop, we'll explore the impact of digital culture on identity, body image, beliefs and behaviour. Drawing on current research and policy developments, we'll examine topics including digital citizenship, misinformation, deepfakes, sextortion and online misogyny, while considering how schools can help children and young people navigate the online world with confidence, critical thinking and resilience.
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What you’ll gain from this CPD
Explore how observation and reflection can strengthen social skills and peer relationships, and gain practical ideas you can use in the classroom.
- Understand how algorithms shape young people's online experiences.
- Explore the digital trends affecting children and young people.
- Feel more confident discussing online issues.
- Keep up to date with research, policy and online safety.
- Learn practical strategies to build critical thinking and resilience.
- How social media algorithms influence the content young people see online.
- The impact of digital culture on identity, body image, relationships and behaviour.
- Emerging online risks, including deepfakes, sextortion, misinformation and radicalisation.
- The influence of online misogyny and harmful digital narratives on young people.
- Practical approaches to building critical thinking, digital resilience and safer online engagement.
Our guest speaker
Allison B. Havey helps educators understand how social media and digital culture are shaping the lives of children and young people. She specialises in practical approaches that build critical thinking, resilience and positive relationships.
Allison B. Havey
Public Speaker, Author and Digital Culture Educator
Allison B. Havey is a public speaker, author and digital culture educator. Drawing on research and classroom experience, she supports educators to understand the impact of social media, online influences and digital culture on children and young people. Her work explores topics including digital citizenship, healthy relationships and critical thinking, helping schools respond to the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly connected world.
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Our November 2026 start dates
PA10420 - CPD - Guest Speaker - Algorithms and Adolescents: Who's Really in Control?
Start date: 6th November 2026
End date: 6th November 2026
1 Session
300 Places left
£80 ex VAT
Session dates:
- Fri 6th November 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fees & next steps
Course fee: £80 + VATBook your place above to secure your spot on this 2-hour CPD session for Thrive Practitioners.
This session is suitable for Thrive Licensed Practitioners working with both primary and secondary-aged pupils.
This course counts as 2 hours towards the 4 hours of Thrive CPD you need each year to maintain your Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
